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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.57, 813.85 and 195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.57, 813.85 and 195.95 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.57 : 813.85 = 195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.57/813.85 = 195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.57x = 813.85 × 195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.57x = 159,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,475.45/542.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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