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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.23, 810.32 and 193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.23, 810.32 and 193.57 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.23 : 810.32 = 193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.23/810.32 = 193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.23x = 810.32 × 193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.23x = 156,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,850.65/540.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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