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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.73, 812.11 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.73, 812.11 and 194.99 is: 292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.73 : 812.11 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.73/812.11 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.73x = 812.11 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.73x = 158,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,348.78/541.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.30

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