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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.02, 814.43 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.02, 814.43 and 196.25 is: 294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.02 : 814.43 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.02/814.43 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.02x = 814.43 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.02x = 159,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,826.83/543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.33

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