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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.92, 811.22 and 150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.92, 811.22 and 150.83 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.92 : 811.22 = 150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.92/811.22 = 150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.92x = 811.22 × 150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.92x = 122,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,351.50/540.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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