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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.64, 812.50 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.64, 812.50 and 151.68 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.64 : 812.50 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.64/812.50 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.64x = 812.50 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.64x = 123,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,240/541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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