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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.81, 810.99 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.81, 810.99 and 194.04 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.81 : 810.99 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.81/810.99 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.81x = 810.99 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.81x = 157,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,364.50/540.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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