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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.08, 814.64 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.08, 814.64 and 153.08 is: 229.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.08 : 814.64 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.08/814.64 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.08x = 814.64 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.08x = 124,705.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,705.09/543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.63

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