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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.47, 806.35 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.47, 806.35 and 152.72 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.47 : 806.35 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.47/806.35 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.47x = 806.35 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.47x = 123,147.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,147.41/537.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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