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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.09, 805.53 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.09, 805.53 and 152.25 is: 228.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.09 : 805.53 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.09/805.53 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.09x = 805.53 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.09x = 122,641.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,641.94/537.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.35

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