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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.94, 809.98 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.94, 809.98 and 193.32 is: 290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.94 : 809.98 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.94/809.98 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.94x = 809.98 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.94x = 156,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,585.33/539.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.01

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