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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.10, 802.74 and 188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.10, 802.74 and 188.45 is: 282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.10 : 802.74 = 188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.10/802.74 = 188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.10x = 802.74 × 188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.10x = 151,272.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,272.34/535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.70

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