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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.98, 811.61 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.98, 811.61 and 156.23 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.98 : 811.61 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.98/811.61 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.98x = 811.61 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.98x = 126,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,801.63/540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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