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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.62, 821.42 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.62, 821.42 and 136.74 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.62 : 821.42 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.62/821.42 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.62x = 821.42 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.62x = 112,320.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,320.97/547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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