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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.13, 811.61 and 194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.13, 811.61 and 194.41 is: 291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.13 : 811.61 = 194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.13/811.61 = 194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.13x = 811.61 × 194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.13x = 157,785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,785.10/541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.58

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