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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.05, 810.13 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.05, 810.13 and 193.42 is: 290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.05 : 810.13 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.05/810.13 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.05x = 810.13 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.05x = 156,691.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,691.29/540.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.14

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