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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.14, 819.03 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.14, 819.03 and 199.43 is: 299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.14 : 819.03 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.14/819.03 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.14x = 819.03 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.14x = 163,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,339.15/546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.08

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