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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.27, 843.49 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.27, 843.49 and 151.42 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.27 : 843.49 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.27/843.49 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.27x = 843.49 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.27x = 127,720.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,720.49/562.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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