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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.07, 811.50 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.07, 811.50 and 194.39 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.07 : 811.50 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.07/811.50 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.07x = 811.50 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.07x = 157,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,745.74/541.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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