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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.89, 813.06 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.89, 813.06 and 195.21 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.89 : 813.06 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.89/813.06 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.89x = 813.06 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.89x = 158,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,717.44/541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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