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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.15, 843.15 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.15, 843.15 and 151.31 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.15 : 843.15 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.15/843.15 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.15x = 843.15 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.15x = 127,577.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,577.03/562.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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