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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.81, 812.87 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.81, 812.87 and 157.06 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.81 : 812.87 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.81/812.87 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.81x = 812.87 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.81x = 127,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,669.36/541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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