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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541, 811.86 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541, 811.86 and 199 is: 298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541 : 811.86 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541/811.86 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541x = 811.86 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541x = 161,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,560.14/541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.63

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