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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.47, 812.31 and 190.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.47, 812.31 and 190.11 is: 285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.47 : 812.31 = 190.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.47/812.31 = 190.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.47x = 812.31 × 190.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.47x = 154,427.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,427.30/541.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.20

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