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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539, 808.50 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539, 808.50 and 197 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539 : 808.50 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539/808.50 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539x = 808.50 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539x = 159,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,274.50/539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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