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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.85, 811.21 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.85, 811.21 and 156.10 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.85 : 811.21 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.85/811.21 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.85x = 811.21 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.85x = 126,629.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,629.88/540.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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