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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 817.61 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 817.61 and 193.73 is: 290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 817.61 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/817.61 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 817.61 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 158,390.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,390.53/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.51

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