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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.26, 801.37 and 144.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.26, 801.37 and 144.29 is: 216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.26 : 801.37 = 144.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.26/801.37 = 144.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.26x = 801.37 × 144.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.26x = 115,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,631.32/534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.43

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