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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.50, 806.28 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.50, 806.28 and 152.78 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.50 : 806.28 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.50/806.28 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.50x = 806.28 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.50x = 123,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,183.46/537.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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