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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 537.19 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 537.19 and 152.64 is: 229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 537.19 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/537.19 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 537.19 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 81,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,996.30/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.08

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