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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.70, 814.05 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.70, 814.05 and 157.95 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.70 : 814.05 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.70/814.05 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.70x = 814.05 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.70x = 128,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,579.20/542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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