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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.84, 806.67 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.84, 806.67 and 153 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.84 : 806.67 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.84/806.67 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.84x = 806.67 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.84x = 123,420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,420.51/537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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