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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.95, 811.41 and 150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.95, 811.41 and 150.97 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.95 : 811.41 = 150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.95/811.41 = 150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.95x = 811.41 × 150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.95x = 122,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,498.81/540.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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