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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533, 799.63 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533, 799.63 and 191 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533 : 799.63 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533/799.63 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533x = 799.63 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533x = 152,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,729.33/533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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