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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.83, 815.80 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.83, 815.80 and 153.83 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.83 : 815.80 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.83/815.80 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.83x = 815.80 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.83x = 125,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,497.99/543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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