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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.76, 800.66 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.76, 800.66 and 149 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.76 : 800.66 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.76/800.66 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.76x = 800.66 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.76x = 119,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,298.34/533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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