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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 812.70 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 812.70 and 195.21 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 812.70 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/812.70 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 812.70 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 158,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,647.17/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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