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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.69, 812.45 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.69, 812.45 and 151.65 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.69 : 812.45 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.69/812.45 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.69x = 812.45 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.69x = 123,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,209.44/541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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