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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.82, 809.59 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.82, 809.59 and 149.73 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.82 : 809.59 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.82/809.59 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.82x = 809.59 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.82x = 121,219.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,219.91/539.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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