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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.14, 814.76 and 196.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.14, 814.76 and 196.61 is: 294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.14 : 814.76 = 196.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.14/814.76 = 196.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.14x = 814.76 × 196.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.14x = 160,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,184.91/543.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.93

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