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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.12, 810.19 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.12, 810.19 and 155.38 is: 233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.12 : 810.19 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.12/810.19 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.12x = 810.19 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.12x = 125,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,887.32/540.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.07

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