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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.81, 812.63 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.81, 812.63 and 195.08 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.81 : 812.63 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.81/812.63 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.81x = 812.63 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.81x = 158,527.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,527.76/541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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