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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 913.52 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609, 913.52 and 153 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 913.52 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/913.52 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 913.52 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 139,768.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,768.56/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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