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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.98, 811.36 and 189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.98, 811.36 and 189.63 is: 284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.98 : 811.36 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.98/811.36 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.98x = 811.36 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.98x = 153,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,857.37/540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.41

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