Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535, 802 and 192.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 535, 802 and 192.92 is: 289.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535 : 802 = 192.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535/802 = 192.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535x = 802 × 192.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535x = 154,721.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,721.84/535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289.20
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