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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.52, 804.66 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.52, 804.66 and 146.43 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.52 : 804.66 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.52/804.66 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.52x = 804.66 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.52x = 117,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,824.80/536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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