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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.03, 818.93 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.03, 818.93 and 199.53 is: 299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.03 : 818.93 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.03/818.93 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.03x = 818.93 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.03x = 163,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,401.60/546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.25

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