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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.49, 804.63 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.49, 804.63 and 151.74 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.49 : 804.63 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.49/804.63 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.49x = 804.63 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.49x = 122,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,095.13/536.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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