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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.76, 799.14 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.76, 799.14 and 148 is: 222

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.76 : 799.14 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.76/799.14 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.76x = 799.14 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.76x = 118,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,272.72/532.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222

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