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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.94, 803.91 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.94, 803.91 and 145.94 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.94 : 803.91 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.94/803.91 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.94x = 803.91 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.94x = 117,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,322.63/535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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