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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.50, 810.65 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.50, 810.65 and 193.79 is: 290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.50 : 810.65 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.50/810.65 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.50x = 810.65 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.50x = 157,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,090.84/540.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.64

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