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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.78, 815.87 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.78, 815.87 and 197.30 is: 296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.78 : 815.87 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.78/815.87 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.78x = 815.87 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.78x = 160,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,973.68/543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.03

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