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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.21, 819.26 and 156.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.21, 819.26 and 156.19 is: 234.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.21 : 819.26 = 156.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.21/819.26 = 156.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.21x = 819.26 × 156.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.21x = 127,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,957.39/546.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.26

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