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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 533.03 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 533.03 and 149.75 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 533.03 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/533.03 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 533.03 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 79,820.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,820.67/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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