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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.97, 819.03 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.97, 819.03 and 199.26 is: 298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.97 : 819.03 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.97/819.03 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.97x = 819.03 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.97x = 163,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,199.92/545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.92

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