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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.04, 805.51 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.04, 805.51 and 152.29 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.04 : 805.51 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.04/805.51 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.04x = 805.51 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.04x = 122,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,671.12/537.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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