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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.55, 816.83 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.55, 816.83 and 197.88 is: 296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.55 : 816.83 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.55/816.83 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.55x = 816.83 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.55x = 161,633.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,633.33/544.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.82

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