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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 816.75 and 197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 816.75 and 197.87 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 816.75 = 197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/816.75 = 197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 816.75 × 197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 161,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,610.32/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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