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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.02, 801.96 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.02, 801.96 and 192.78 is: 288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.02 : 801.96 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.02/801.96 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.02x = 801.96 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.02x = 154,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,601.85/535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.96

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