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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.80, 805.10 and 152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.80, 805.10 and 152.05 is: 228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.80 : 805.10 = 152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.80/805.10 = 152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.80x = 805.10 × 152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.80x = 122,415.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,415.46/536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.05

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