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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.94, 803.96 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.94, 803.96 and 151.18 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.94 : 803.96 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.94/803.96 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.94x = 803.96 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.94x = 121,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,542.67/535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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