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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.28, 815.94 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.28, 815.94 and 197.54 is: 296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.28 : 815.94 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.28/815.94 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.28x = 815.94 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.28x = 161,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,180.79/544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.14

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