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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 801.01 and 149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 801.01 and 149.26 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 801.01 = 149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/801.01 = 149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 801.01 × 149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 119,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,558.75/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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