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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.82, 812.52 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.82, 812.52 and 195.10 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.82 : 812.52 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.82/812.52 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.82x = 812.52 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.82x = 158,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,522.65/541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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