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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.59, 810.83 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.59, 810.83 and 150.55 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.59 : 810.83 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.59/810.83 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.59x = 810.83 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.59x = 122,065.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,065.65/540.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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