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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.62, 821.52 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.62, 821.52 and 196.08 is: 294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.62 : 821.52 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.62/821.52 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.62x = 821.52 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.62x = 161,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,083.64/547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.15

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