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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.78, 811.18 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.78, 811.18 and 156.03 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.78 : 811.18 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.78/811.18 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.78x = 811.18 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.78x = 126,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,568.42/540.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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