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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 816.80 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 816.80 and 197.73 is: 296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 816.80 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/816.80 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 816.80 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 161,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,504.88/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.66

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