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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.50, 803.25 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.50, 803.25 and 150.75 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.50 : 803.25 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.50/803.25 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.50x = 803.25 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.50x = 121,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,089.94/535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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