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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.08, 819.36 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.08, 819.36 and 199.52 is: 299.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.08 : 819.36 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.08/819.36 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.08x = 819.36 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.08x = 163,478.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,478.71/546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.37

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