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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.25, 811.32 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.25, 811.32 and 194.30 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.25 : 811.32 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.25/811.32 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.25x = 811.32 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.25x = 157,635.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,635.42/541.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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