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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.90, 844.28 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.90, 844.28 and 152.06 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.90 : 844.28 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.90/844.28 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.90x = 844.28 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.90x = 128,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,381.22/562.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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