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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.96, 808.29 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.96, 808.29 and 148.87 is: 223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.96 : 808.29 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.96/808.29 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.96x = 808.29 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.96x = 120,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,326.60/538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.26

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