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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 801.09 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 801.09 and 149.31 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 801.09 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/801.09 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 801.09 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 119,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,610.75/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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