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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.80, 814.19 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.80, 814.19 and 152.80 is: 229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.80 : 814.19 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.80/814.19 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.80x = 814.19 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.80x = 124,408.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,408.23/542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.20

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