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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.89, 812.81 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.89, 812.81 and 157.14 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.89 : 812.81 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.89/812.81 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.89x = 812.81 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.89x = 127,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,724.18/541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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