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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 840.36 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.28, 840.36 and 149.45 is: 224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.28 : 840.36 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.28/840.36 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.28x = 840.36 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.28x = 125,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,591.80/560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.16

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