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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.90, 812.60 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.90, 812.60 and 157.06 is: 235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.90 : 812.60 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.90/812.60 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.90x = 812.60 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.90x = 127,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,626.96/541.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.52

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