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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.05, 802.94 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.05, 802.94 and 188.38 is: 282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.05 : 802.94 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.05/802.94 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.05x = 802.94 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.05x = 151,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,257.84/535.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.70

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