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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.63, 814 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.63, 814 and 196.10 is: 294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.63 : 814 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.63/814 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.63x = 814 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.63x = 159,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,625.40/542.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.17

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