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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542, 813.04 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542, 813.04 and 152.04 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542 : 813.04 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542/813.04 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542x = 813.04 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542x = 123,614.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,614.60/542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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