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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.56, 801.84 and 149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.56, 801.84 and 149.81 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.56 : 801.84 = 149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.56/801.84 = 149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.56x = 801.84 × 149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.56x = 120,123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,123.65/534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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