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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.25, 797 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.25, 797 and 189.25 is: 283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.25 : 797 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.25/797 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.25x = 797 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.25x = 150,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,832.25/531.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.92

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