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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.77, 820.16 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.77, 820.16 and 135.90 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.77 : 820.16 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.77/820.16 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.77x = 820.16 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.77x = 111,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,459.06/546.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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