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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 802.71 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 802.71 and 150.39 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 802.71 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/802.71 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 802.71 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 120,719.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,719.56/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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