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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.61, 810.82 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.61, 810.82 and 193.93 is: 290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.61 : 810.82 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.61/810.82 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.61x = 810.82 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.61x = 157,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,242.32/540.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.86

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