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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.93, 842.90 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.93, 842.90 and 151.13 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.93 : 842.90 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.93/842.90 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.93x = 842.90 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.93x = 127,382.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,382.51/561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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