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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.10, 810.08 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.10, 810.08 and 193.42 is: 290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.10 : 810.08 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.10/810.08 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.10x = 810.08 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.10x = 156,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,685.67/540.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.10

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