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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.80, 814.20 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.80, 814.20 and 196.22 is: 294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.80 : 814.20 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.80/814.20 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.80x = 814.20 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.80x = 159,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,762.32/542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.33

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