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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.75, 812.63 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.75, 812.63 and 157 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.75 : 812.63 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.75/812.63 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.75x = 812.63 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.75x = 127,582.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,582.91/541.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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