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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.63, 812.39 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.63, 812.39 and 151.66 is: 227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.63 : 812.39 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.63/812.39 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.63x = 812.39 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.63x = 123,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,208.72/541.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.48

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