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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.04, 814.64 and 196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.04, 814.64 and 196.46 is: 294.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.04 : 814.64 = 196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.04/814.64 = 196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.04x = 814.64 × 196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.04x = 160,043.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,043.28/543.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.72

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