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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.26, 811.87 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.26, 811.87 and 151.27 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.26 : 811.87 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.26/811.87 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.26x = 811.87 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.26x = 122,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,809.17/541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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