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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.72, 818.58 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.72, 818.58 and 134.86 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.72 : 818.58 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.72/818.58 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.72x = 818.58 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.72x = 110,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,393.02/545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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