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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.54, 815.30 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.54, 815.30 and 132.67 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.54 : 815.30 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.54/815.30 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.54x = 815.30 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.54x = 108,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,165.85/543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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