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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.92, 803.85 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.92, 803.85 and 151.17 is: 226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.92 : 803.85 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.92/803.85 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.92x = 803.85 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.92x = 121,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,518.00/535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.75

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