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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.20, 810.22 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.20, 810.22 and 193.44 is: 290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.20 : 810.22 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.20/810.22 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.20x = 810.22 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.20x = 156,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,728.96/540.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.13

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