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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.48, 813.52 and 195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.48, 813.52 and 195.74 is: 293.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.48 : 813.52 = 195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.48/813.52 = 195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.48x = 813.52 × 195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.48x = 159,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,238.40/542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.54

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