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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.46, 813.68 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.46, 813.68 and 131.59 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.46 : 813.68 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.46/813.68 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.46x = 813.68 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.46x = 107,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,072.15/542.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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