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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.63, 812.50 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.63, 812.50 and 195.10 is: 292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.63 : 812.50 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.63/812.50 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.63x = 812.50 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.63x = 158,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,518.52/541.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.67

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