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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.84, 531.90 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.84, 531.90 and 149.54 is: 224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.84 : 531.90 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.84/531.90 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.84x = 531.90 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.84x = 79,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,537.67/354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.15

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