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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.86, 814.23 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.86, 814.23 and 152.89 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.86 : 814.23 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.86/814.23 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.86x = 814.23 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.86x = 124,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,490.17/542.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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