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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.74, 803.53 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.74, 803.53 and 145.77 is: 218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.74 : 803.53 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.74/803.53 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.74x = 803.53 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.74x = 117,130.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,130.57/535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.63

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