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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.67, 805.01 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.67, 805.01 and 151.92 is: 227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.67 : 805.01 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.67/805.01 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.67x = 805.01 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.67x = 122,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,297.50/536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.88

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