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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.12, 801.09 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.12, 801.09 and 149.28 is: 223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.12 : 801.09 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.12/801.09 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.12x = 801.09 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.12x = 119,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,586.72/534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.89

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