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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.04, 802.82 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.04, 802.82 and 188.22 is: 282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.04 : 802.82 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.04/802.82 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.04x = 802.82 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.04x = 151,105.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,105.84/535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.42

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