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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.70, 811.06 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.70, 811.06 and 194.02 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.70 : 811.06 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.70/811.06 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.70x = 811.06 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.70x = 157,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,361.86/540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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