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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.79, 806.68 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.79, 806.68 and 147.79 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.79 : 806.68 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.79/806.68 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.79x = 806.68 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.79x = 119,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,219.24/537.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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