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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.63, 801.97 and 149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.63, 801.97 and 149.91 is: 224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.63 : 801.97 = 149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.63/801.97 = 149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.63x = 801.97 × 149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.63x = 120,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,218.94/534.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.87

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