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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.33, 814.80 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.33, 814.80 and 196.68 is: 294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.33 : 814.80 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.33/814.80 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.33x = 814.80 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.33x = 160,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,254.86/543.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.95

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