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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.59, 804.79 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.59, 804.79 and 151.75 is: 227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.59 : 804.79 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.59/804.79 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.59x = 804.79 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.59x = 122,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,126.88/536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.60

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