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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.60, 816.80 and 197.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.60, 816.80 and 197.86 is: 296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.60 : 816.80 = 197.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.60/816.80 = 197.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.60x = 816.80 × 197.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.60x = 161,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,612.05/544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.75

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