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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.47, 813.81 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.47, 813.81 and 191.11 is: 286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.47 : 813.81 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.47/813.81 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.47x = 813.81 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.47x = 155,527.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,527.23/542.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.70

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