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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.65, 810.88 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.65, 810.88 and 193.93 is: 290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.65 : 810.88 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.65/810.88 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.65x = 810.88 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.65x = 157,248.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,248.93/540.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.85

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