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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.78, 809.68 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.78, 809.68 and 155.03 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.78 : 809.68 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.78/809.68 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.78x = 809.68 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.78x = 125,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,525.94/539.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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