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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.12, 809.86 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.12, 809.86 and 198.20 is: 297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.12 : 809.86 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.12/809.86 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.12x = 809.86 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.12x = 160,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,514.25/540.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.18

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