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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.34, 815.01 and 196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.34, 815.01 and 196.55 is: 294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.34 : 815.01 = 196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.34/815.01 = 196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.34x = 815.01 × 196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.34x = 160,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,185.65/543.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.82

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