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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.40, 813.65 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.40, 813.65 and 190.86 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.40 : 813.65 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.40/813.65 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.40x = 813.65 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.40x = 155,292.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,292.28/542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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