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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.74, 805.17 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.74, 805.17 and 152.02 is: 228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.74 : 805.17 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.74/805.17 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.74x = 805.17 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.74x = 122,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,399.36/536.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.04

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