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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.80, 806.55 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.80, 806.55 and 147.82 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.80 : 806.55 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.80/806.55 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.80x = 806.55 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.80x = 119,222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,222.20/537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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