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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 802.65 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 802.65 and 188.43 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 802.65 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/802.65 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 802.65 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 151,243.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,243.34/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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