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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 535.74 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 535.74 and 149.14 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 535.74 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/535.74 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 535.74 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 79,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,900.79/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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