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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.85, 814.18 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.85, 814.18 and 196.11 is: 294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.85 : 814.18 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.85/814.18 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.85x = 814.18 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.85x = 159,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,670.38/542.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.14

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