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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 802.32 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 802.32 and 192.88 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 802.32 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/802.32 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 802.32 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 154,746.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,746.51/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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