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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.39, 806.10 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.39, 806.10 and 152.64 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.39 : 806.10 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.39/806.10 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.39x = 806.10 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.39x = 123,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,043.10/537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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