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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.02, 813.19 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.02, 813.19 and 195.34 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.02 : 813.19 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.02/813.19 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.02x = 813.19 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.02x = 158,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,848.53/542.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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