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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.61, 843.89 and 151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.61, 843.89 and 151.77 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.61 : 843.89 = 151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.61/843.89 = 151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.61x = 843.89 × 151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.61x = 128,079.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,079.59/562.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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