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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 819.30 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 819.30 and 199.44 is: 299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 819.30 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/819.30 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 819.30 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 163,401.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,401.19/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.20

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