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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.83, 841.30 and 149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.83, 841.30 and 149.97 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.83 : 841.30 = 149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.83/841.30 = 149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.83x = 841.30 × 149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.83x = 126,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,169.76/560.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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