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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.80, 812.69 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.80, 812.69 and 151.80 is: 227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.80 : 812.69 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.80/812.69 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.80x = 812.69 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.80x = 123,362.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,362.28/541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.69

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