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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.28, 801.43 and 149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.28, 801.43 and 149.53 is: 224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.28 : 801.43 = 149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.28/801.43 = 149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.28x = 801.43 × 149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.28x = 119,837.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,837.83/534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.30

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