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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.75, 803.63 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.75, 803.63 and 151 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.75 : 803.63 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.75/803.63 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.75x = 803.63 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.75x = 121,348.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,348.13/535.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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