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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.29, 843.49 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.29, 843.49 and 151.43 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.29 : 843.49 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.29/843.49 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.29x = 843.49 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.29x = 127,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,724.72/562.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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