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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.02, 802.35 and 188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.02, 802.35 and 188.29 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.02 : 802.35 = 188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.02/802.35 = 188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.02x = 802.35 × 188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.02x = 151,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,075.48/535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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