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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.93, 844.27 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.93, 844.27 and 152.03 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.93 : 844.27 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.93/844.27 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.93x = 844.27 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.93x = 128,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,356.10/562.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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