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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.74, 814.10 and 131.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.74, 814.10 and 131.87 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.74 : 814.10 = 131.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.74/814.10 = 131.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.74x = 814.10 × 131.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.74x = 107,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,358.42/542.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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