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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.56, 806.34 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.56, 806.34 and 152.82 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.56 : 806.34 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.56/806.34 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.56x = 806.34 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.56x = 123,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,224.88/537.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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