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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.88, 911.81 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.88, 911.81 and 151.88 is: 227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.88 : 911.81 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.88/911.81 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.88x = 911.81 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.88x = 138,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,485.70/607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.82

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