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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.22, 819.40 and 199.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.22, 819.40 and 199.51 is: 299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.22 : 819.40 = 199.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.22/819.40 = 199.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.22x = 819.40 × 199.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.22x = 163,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,478.49/546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.29

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