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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.01, 811.53 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.01, 811.53 and 194.34 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.01 : 811.53 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.01/811.53 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.01x = 811.53 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.01x = 157,712.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,712.74/541.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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