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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 818.50 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 818.50 and 203.76 is: 305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 818.50 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/818.50 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 818.50 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 166,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,777.56/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.45

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