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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.90, 530.76 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.90, 530.76 and 148.70 is: 223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.90 : 530.76 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.90/530.76 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.90x = 530.76 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.90x = 78,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,921.36/353.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.01

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