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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.13, 805.73 and 152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.13, 805.73 and 152.41 is: 228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.13 : 805.73 = 152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.13/805.73 = 152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.13x = 805.73 × 152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.13x = 122,801.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,801.31/537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.62

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