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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 812.99 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 812.99 and 152.03 is: 228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 812.99 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/812.99 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 812.99 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 123,598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,598.87/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.08

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