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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.56, 812.25 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.56, 812.25 and 194.84 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.56 : 812.25 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.56/812.25 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.56x = 812.25 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.56x = 158,257.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,257.77/541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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