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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.69, 815.32 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.69, 815.32 and 196.92 is: 295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.69 : 815.32 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.69/815.32 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.69x = 815.32 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.69x = 160,547.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,547.75/543.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.30

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