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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 819 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 819 and 204 is: 306

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 819 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/819 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 819 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 167,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,076/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306

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