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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.65, 816.68 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.65, 816.68 and 193.08 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.65 : 816.68 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.65/816.68 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.65x = 816.68 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.65x = 157,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,684.57/544.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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