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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.52, 812.11 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.52, 812.11 and 151.42 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.52 : 812.11 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.52/812.11 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.52x = 812.11 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.52x = 122,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,969.70/541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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