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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.17, 810.38 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.17, 810.38 and 193.54 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.17 : 810.38 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.17/810.38 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.17x = 810.38 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.17x = 156,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,840.38/540.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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