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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.49, 804.66 and 146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.49, 804.66 and 146.47 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.49 : 804.66 = 146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.49/804.66 = 146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.49x = 804.66 × 146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.49x = 117,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,860.11/536.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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