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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.09, 814.42 and 196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.09, 814.42 and 196.43 is: 294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.09 : 814.42 = 196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.09/814.42 = 196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.09x = 814.42 × 196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.09x = 159,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,975.54/543.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.57

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