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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.80, 800.67 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.80, 800.67 and 149.05 is: 223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.80 : 800.67 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.80/800.67 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.80x = 800.67 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.80x = 119,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,339.86/533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.57

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