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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.74, 531.70 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.74, 531.70 and 149.27 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.74 : 531.70 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.74/531.70 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.74x = 531.70 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.74x = 79,363.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,363.83/354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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