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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.41, 812.22 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.41, 812.22 and 194.79 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.41 : 812.22 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.41/812.22 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.41x = 812.22 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.41x = 158,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,212.33/541.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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