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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.66, 840.89 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.66, 840.89 and 149.82 is: 224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.66 : 840.89 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.66/840.89 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.66x = 840.89 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.66x = 125,979.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,979.36/560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.70

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