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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.09, 810.05 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.09, 810.05 and 193.36 is: 290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.09 : 810.05 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.09/810.05 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.09x = 810.05 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.09x = 156,633.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,633.78/540.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.01

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