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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.12, 802.36 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.12, 802.36 and 193.20 is: 289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.12 : 802.36 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.12/802.36 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.12x = 802.36 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.12x = 155,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,015.95/535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.68

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