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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.53, 813.71 and 195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.53, 813.71 and 195.81 is: 293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.53 : 813.71 = 195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.53/813.71 = 195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.53x = 813.71 × 195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.53x = 159,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,332.56/542.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.68

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