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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.92, 811.14 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.92, 811.14 and 175.64 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.92 : 811.14 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.92/811.14 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.92x = 811.14 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.92x = 142,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,468.63/540.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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