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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.63, 813.94 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.63, 813.94 and 131.77 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.63 : 813.94 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.63/813.94 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.63x = 813.94 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.63x = 107,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,250.51/542.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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