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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.78, 805.14 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.78, 805.14 and 152.03 is: 228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.78 : 805.14 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.78/805.14 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.78x = 805.14 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.78x = 122,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,407.45/536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.04

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