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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.18, 814.62 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.18, 814.62 and 153.09 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.18 : 814.62 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.18/814.62 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.18x = 814.62 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.18x = 124,710.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,710.18/543.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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