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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.30, 810.33 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.30, 810.33 and 193.62 is: 290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.30 : 810.33 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.30/810.33 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.30x = 810.33 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.30x = 156,896.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,896.09/540.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.39

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