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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.60, 812.50 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.60, 812.50 and 194.96 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.60 : 812.50 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.60/812.50 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.60x = 812.50 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.60x = 158,405
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,405/541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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