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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.78, 800.67 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.78, 800.67 and 149.03 is: 223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.78 : 800.67 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.78/800.67 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.78x = 800.67 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.78x = 119,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,323.85/533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.55

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