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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.09, 849.12 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.09, 849.12 and 149.62 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.09 : 849.12 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.09/849.12 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.09x = 849.12 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.09x = 127,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,041.09/566.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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