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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.24, 796.86 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.24, 796.86 and 189 is: 283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.24 : 796.86 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.24/796.86 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.24x = 796.86 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.24x = 150,606.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,606.54/531.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.50

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