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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.54, 804.94 and 151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.54, 804.94 and 151.79 is: 227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.54 : 804.94 = 151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.54/804.94 = 151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.54x = 804.94 × 151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.54x = 122,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,177.44/536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.72

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