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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.47, 812.26 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.47, 812.26 and 194.75 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.47 : 812.26 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.47/812.26 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.47x = 812.26 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.47x = 158,191.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,191.43/541.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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