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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.22, 819.56 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.22, 819.56 and 199.72 is: 299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.22 : 819.56 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.22/819.56 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.22x = 819.56 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.22x = 163,678.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,678.03/546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.66

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