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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.75, 809.63 and 197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.75, 809.63 and 197.75 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.75 : 809.63 = 197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.75/809.63 = 197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.75x = 809.63 × 197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.75x = 160,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,104.33/539.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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