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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.27, 815.04 and 196.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.27, 815.04 and 196.77 is: 295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.27 : 815.04 = 196.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.27/815.04 = 196.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.27x = 815.04 × 196.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.27x = 160,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,375.42/543.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.20

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