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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.05, 814.65 and 196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.05, 814.65 and 196.30 is: 294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.05 : 814.65 = 196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.05/814.65 = 196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.05x = 814.65 × 196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.05x = 159,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,915.80/543.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.48

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