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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.59, 812.17 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.59, 812.17 and 194.93 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.59 : 812.17 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.59/812.17 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.59x = 812.17 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.59x = 158,315.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,315.32/541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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