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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.18, 801.20 and 149.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.18, 801.20 and 149.42 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.18 : 801.20 = 149.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.18/801.20 = 149.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.18x = 801.20 × 149.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.18x = 119,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,715.30/534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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