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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.95, 811.47 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.95, 811.47 and 194.49 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.95 : 811.47 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.95/811.47 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.95x = 811.47 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.95x = 157,822.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,822.80/540.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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