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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.19, 801.25 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.19, 801.25 and 144.18 is: 216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.19 : 801.25 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.19/801.25 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.19x = 801.25 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.19x = 115,524.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,524.23/534.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.26

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