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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 801.03 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 801.03 and 149.28 is: 223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 801.03 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/801.03 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 801.03 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 119,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,577.76/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.93

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