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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.17, 810.33 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.17, 810.33 and 193.43 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.17 : 810.33 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.17/810.33 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.17x = 810.33 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.17x = 156,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,738.08/540.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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