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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.37, 810.46 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.37, 810.46 and 193.66 is: 290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.37 : 810.46 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.37/810.46 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.37x = 810.46 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.37x = 156,953.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,953.68/540.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.46

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