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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.35, 811.86 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.35, 811.86 and 151.25 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.35 : 811.86 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.35/811.86 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.35x = 811.86 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.35x = 122,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,795.85/541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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