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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.78, 815.19 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.78, 815.19 and 197.04 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.78 : 815.19 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.78/815.19 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.78x = 815.19 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.78x = 160,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,625.04/543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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