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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.90, 806.86 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.90, 806.86 and 153.14 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.90 : 806.86 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.90/806.86 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.90x = 806.86 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.90x = 123,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,562.54/537.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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