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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.28, 812.23 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.28, 812.23 and 194.81 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.28 : 812.23 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.28/812.23 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.28x = 812.23 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.28x = 158,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,225.98/541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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