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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.50, 813.67 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.50, 813.67 and 195.78 is: 293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.50 : 813.67 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.50/813.67 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.50x = 813.67 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.50x = 159,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,300.31/542.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.64

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