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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.14, 811.83 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.14, 811.83 and 194.52 is: 291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.14 : 811.83 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.14/811.83 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.14x = 811.83 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.14x = 157,917.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,917.17/541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.82

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