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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.77, 810.92 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.77, 810.92 and 194.03 is: 290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.77 : 810.92 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.77/810.92 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.77x = 810.92 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.77x = 157,339.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,339.24/540.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.95

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