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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.74, 812.24 and 195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.74, 812.24 and 195.07 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.74 : 812.24 = 195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.74/812.24 = 195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.74x = 812.24 × 195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.74x = 158,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,443.66/541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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