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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.74, 811.11 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.74, 811.11 and 194.01 is: 291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.74 : 811.11 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.74/811.11 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.74x = 811.11 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.74x = 157,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,362.48/540.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.01

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