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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.54, 814.14 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.54, 814.14 and 254 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.54 : 814.14 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.54/814.14 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.54x = 814.14 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.54x = 206,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,791.56/542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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