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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.94, 802.41 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.94, 802.41 and 150.19 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.94 : 802.41 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.94/802.41 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.94x = 802.41 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.94x = 120,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,511.39/534.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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