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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.60, 810.96 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.60, 810.96 and 193.88 is: 290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.60 : 810.96 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.60/810.96 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.60x = 810.96 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.60x = 157,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,228.92/540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.84

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