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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.63, 804.94 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.63, 804.94 and 151.88 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.63 : 804.94 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.63/804.94 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.63x = 804.94 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.63x = 122,249.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,249.88/536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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