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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.92, 815.52 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.92, 815.52 and 197.08 is: 295.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.92 : 815.52 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.92/815.52 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.92x = 815.52 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.92x = 160,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,722.68/543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.49

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