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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.35, 810.34 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.35, 810.34 and 193.62 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.35 : 810.34 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.35/810.34 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.35x = 810.34 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.35x = 156,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,897.55/540.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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