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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.71, 809.40 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.71, 809.40 and 193.12 is: 289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.71 : 809.40 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.71/809.40 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.71x = 809.40 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.71x = 156,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,311.33/539.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.62

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