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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.63, 813.92 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.63, 813.92 and 195.89 is: 293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.63 : 813.92 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.63/813.92 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.63x = 813.92 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.63x = 159,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,433.74/542.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.82

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