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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.21, 814.53 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.21, 814.53 and 196.50 is: 294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.21 : 814.53 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.21/814.53 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.21x = 814.53 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.21x = 160,055.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,055.15/543.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.65

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