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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.65, 816.48 and 197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.65, 816.48 and 197.90 is: 296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.65 : 816.48 = 197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.65/816.48 = 197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.65x = 816.48 × 197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.65x = 161,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,582.59/544.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.67

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