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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.25, 843.39 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.25, 843.39 and 151.39 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.25 : 843.39 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.25/843.39 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.25x = 843.39 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.25x = 127,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,676.60/562.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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