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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.16, 811.94 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.16, 811.94 and 194.48 is: 291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.16 : 811.94 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.16/811.94 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.16x = 811.94 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.16x = 157,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,901.06/541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.79

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