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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.47, 813.22 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.47, 813.22 and 195.72 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.47 : 813.22 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.47/813.22 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.47x = 813.22 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.47x = 159,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,163.42/542.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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