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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.27, 819.38 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.27, 819.38 and 135.40 is: 203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.27 : 819.38 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.27/819.38 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.27x = 819.38 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.27x = 110,941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,941.57/546.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.09

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