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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.72, 814.08 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.72, 814.08 and 196.02 is: 294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.72 : 814.08 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.72/814.08 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.72x = 814.08 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.72x = 159,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,575.96/542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.03

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