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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.13, 802.70 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.13, 802.70 and 150.37 is: 225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.13 : 802.70 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.13/802.70 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.13x = 802.70 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.13x = 120,701.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,701.25/535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.56

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