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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 812.53 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 812.53 and 151.66 is: 227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 812.53 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/812.53 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 812.53 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 123,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,225.89/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.46

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