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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.62, 818.42 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.62, 818.42 and 134.76 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.62 : 818.42 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.62/818.42 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.62x = 818.42 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.62x = 110,290.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,290.28/545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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