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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.22, 811.60 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.22, 811.60 and 194.54 is: 291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.22 : 811.60 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.22/811.60 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.22x = 811.60 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.22x = 157,890.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,890.21/541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.73

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