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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.02, 810.01 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.02, 810.01 and 155.27 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.02 : 810.01 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.02/810.01 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.02x = 810.01 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.02x = 125,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,770.25/540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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