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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.60, 816.96 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.60, 816.96 and 198.09 is: 297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.60 : 816.96 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.60/816.96 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.60x = 816.96 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.60x = 161,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,831.61/544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.16

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