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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.91, 814.47 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.91, 814.47 and 196.29 is: 294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.91 : 814.47 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.91/814.47 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.91x = 814.47 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.91x = 159,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,872.32/542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.47

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