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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 812.63 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 812.63 and 157.01 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 812.63 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/812.63 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 812.63 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 127,587.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,587.37/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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