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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.42, 845.07 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.42, 845.07 and 152.60 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.42 : 845.07 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.42/845.07 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.42x = 845.07 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.42x = 128,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,954.72/563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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