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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.49, 843.61 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.49, 843.61 and 151.52 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.49 : 843.61 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.49/843.61 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.49x = 843.61 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.49x = 127,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,825.52/562.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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