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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.76, 841.09 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.76, 841.09 and 149.94 is: 224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.76 : 841.09 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.76/841.09 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.76x = 841.09 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.76x = 126,113.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,113.03/560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.90

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