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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.64, 811.16 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.64, 811.16 and 193.96 is: 291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.64 : 811.16 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.64/811.16 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.64x = 811.16 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.64x = 157,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,332.59/540.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.01

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