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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.50, 807.72 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.50, 807.72 and 148.49 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.50 : 807.72 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.50/807.72 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.50x = 807.72 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.50x = 119,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,934.30/538.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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