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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.14, 810.20 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.14, 810.20 and 155.39 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.14 : 810.20 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.14/810.20 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.14x = 810.20 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.14x = 125,893.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,893.32/540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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