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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.15, 811.89 and 194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.15, 811.89 and 194.47 is: 291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.15 : 811.89 = 194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.15/811.89 = 194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.15x = 811.89 × 194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.15x = 157,886.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,886.22/541.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.76

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