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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.27, 532.90 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.27, 532.90 and 149.87 is: 224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.27 : 532.90 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.27/532.90 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.27x = 532.90 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.27x = 79,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,865.72/355.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.80

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