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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.02, 814.31 and 196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.02, 814.31 and 196.23 is: 294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.02 : 814.31 = 196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.02/814.31 = 196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.02x = 814.31 × 196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.02x = 159,791.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,791.81/543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.27

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