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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.33, 810.50 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.33, 810.50 and 193.61 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.33 : 810.50 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.33/810.50 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.33x = 810.50 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.33x = 156,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,915.88/540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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