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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.21, 814.91 and 196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.21, 814.91 and 196.57 is: 294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.21 : 814.91 = 196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.21/814.91 = 196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.21x = 814.91 × 196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.21x = 160,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,182.31/543.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.88

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