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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.69, 816.53 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.69, 816.53 and 197.94 is: 296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.69 : 816.53 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.69/816.53 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.69x = 816.53 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.69x = 161,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,624.44/544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.73

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