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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.91, 815.86 and 197.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.91, 815.86 and 197.23 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.91 : 815.86 = 197.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.91/815.86 = 197.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.91x = 815.86 × 197.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.91x = 160,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,912.22/543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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