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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.32, 811.83 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.32, 811.83 and 194.46 is: 291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.32 : 811.83 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.32/811.83 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.32x = 811.83 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.32x = 157,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,868.46/541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.64

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