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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.50, 801.78 and 149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.50, 801.78 and 149.78 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.50 : 801.78 = 149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.50/801.78 = 149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.50x = 801.78 × 149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.50x = 120,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,090.61/534.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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