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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 812.64 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 812.64 and 195.12 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 812.64 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/812.64 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 812.64 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 158,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,562.32/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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