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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 531.26 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 531.26 and 148.61 is: 223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 531.26 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/531.26 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 531.26 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 78,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,950.20/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.01

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