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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.85, 803.77 and 151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.85, 803.77 and 151.10 is: 226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.85 : 803.77 = 151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.85/803.77 = 151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.85x = 803.77 × 151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.85x = 121,449.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,449.65/535.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.65

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