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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.57, 532.10 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.57, 532.10 and 149.14 is: 223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.57 : 532.10 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.57/532.10 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.57x = 532.10 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.57x = 79,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,357.39/354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.81

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