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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.95, 814.43 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.95, 814.43 and 158.20 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.95 : 814.43 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.95/814.43 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.95x = 814.43 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.95x = 128,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,845.32/542.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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