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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.28, 531.54 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.28, 531.54 and 148.74 is: 223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.28 : 531.54 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.28/531.54 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.28x = 531.54 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.28x = 79,061.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,061.26/354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.16

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