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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542, 812.94 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542, 812.94 and 195.32 is: 292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542 : 812.94 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542/812.94 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542x = 812.94 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542x = 158,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,783.44/542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.96

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