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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 532.71 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 532.71 and 149.72 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 532.71 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/532.71 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 532.71 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 79,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,754.68/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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