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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.72, 802.02 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.72, 802.02 and 149.96 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.72 : 802.02 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.72/802.02 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.72x = 802.02 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.72x = 120,270.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,270.92/534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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