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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.34, 840.44 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.34, 840.44 and 149.50 is: 224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.34 : 840.44 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.34/840.44 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.34x = 840.44 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.34x = 125,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,647.16/560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.23

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