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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.24, 799.86 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.24, 799.86 and 191 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.24 : 799.86 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.24/799.86 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.24x = 799.86 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.24x = 152,773.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,773.26/533.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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