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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.48, 810.63 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.48, 810.63 and 150.51 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.48 : 810.63 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.48/810.63 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.48x = 810.63 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.48x = 122,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,007.17/540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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