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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.25, 532.89 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.25, 532.89 and 149.92 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.25 : 532.89 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.25/532.89 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.25x = 532.89 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.25x = 79,889.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,889.54/355.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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