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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.47, 821.20 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.47, 821.20 and 136.61 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.47 : 821.20 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.47/821.20 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.47x = 821.20 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.47x = 112,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,180.03/547.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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