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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.10, 813.09 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.10, 813.09 and 157.35 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.10 : 813.09 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.10/813.09 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.10x = 813.09 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.10x = 127,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,939.71/542.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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