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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.58, 810.89 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.58, 810.89 and 150.58 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.58 : 810.89 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.58/810.89 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.58x = 810.89 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.58x = 122,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,105.09/540.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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