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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.83, 803.80 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.83, 803.80 and 145.83 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.83 : 803.80 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.83/803.80 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.83x = 803.80 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.83x = 117,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,220.94/535.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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