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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 810.14 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 810.14 and 155.25 is: 232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 810.14 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/810.14 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 810.14 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 125,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,773.46/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.91

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