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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.27, 812.07 and 194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.27, 812.07 and 194.59 is: 291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.27 : 812.07 = 194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.27/812.07 = 194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.27x = 812.07 × 194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.27x = 158,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,020.70/541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.94

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