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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.72, 798.96 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.72, 798.96 and 186.22 is: 279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.72 : 798.96 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.72/798.96 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.72x = 798.96 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.72x = 148,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,782.33/532.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.29

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