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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.96, 818.92 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.96, 818.92 and 135.09 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.96 : 818.92 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.96/818.92 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.96x = 818.92 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.96x = 110,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,623.81/545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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