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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.50, 812.25 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.50, 812.25 and 130.64 is: 195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.50 : 812.25 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.50/812.25 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.50x = 812.25 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.50x = 106,109.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,109.44/541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.95

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