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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.23, 813.47 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.23, 813.47 and 190.86 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.23 : 813.47 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.23/813.47 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.23x = 813.47 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.23x = 155,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,258.88/542.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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