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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.40, 811.86 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.40, 811.86 and 156.56 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.40 : 811.86 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.40/811.86 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.40x = 811.86 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.40x = 127,104.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,104.80/541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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