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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.61, 531.96 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.61, 531.96 and 149.14 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.61 : 531.96 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.61/531.96 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.61x = 531.96 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.61x = 79,335.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,335.77/354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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