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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.18, 840.26 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.18, 840.26 and 149.36 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.18 : 840.26 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.18/840.26 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.18x = 840.26 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.18x = 125,497.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,497.41/560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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