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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.54, 812.17 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.54, 812.17 and 151.46 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.54 : 812.17 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.54/812.17 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.54x = 812.17 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.54x = 123,011.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,011.27/541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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