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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.62, 807.94 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.62, 807.94 and 153.88 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.62 : 807.94 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.62/807.94 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.62x = 807.94 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.62x = 124,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,325.81/538.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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