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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.94, 800.91 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.94, 800.91 and 149.19 is: 223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.94 : 800.91 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.94/800.91 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.94x = 800.91 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.94x = 119,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,487.76/533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.79

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