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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.90, 847.28 and 154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.90, 847.28 and 154.06 is: 231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.90 : 847.28 = 154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.90/847.28 = 154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.90x = 847.28 × 154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.90x = 130,531.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,531.96/564.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.07

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