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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 805.53 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 805.53 and 152.28 is: 228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 805.53 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/805.53 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 805.53 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 122,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,666.11/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.43

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