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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 816.14 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 816.14 and 154.08 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 816.14 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/816.14 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 816.14 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 125,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,750.85/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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