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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.97, 811.56 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.97, 811.56 and 175.86 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.97 : 811.56 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.97/811.56 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.97x = 811.56 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.97x = 142,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,723.66/540.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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