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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 801.14 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 801.14 and 149.25 is: 223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 801.14 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/801.14 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 801.14 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 119,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,569.40/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.91

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