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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.76, 817.12 and 197.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.76, 817.12 and 197.93 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.76 : 817.12 = 197.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.76/817.12 = 197.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.76x = 817.12 × 197.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.76x = 161,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,732.56/544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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