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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.69, 813.96 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.69, 813.96 and 152.72 is: 229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.69 : 813.96 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.69/813.96 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.69x = 813.96 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.69x = 124,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,303.90/542.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.05

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