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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.19, 802.87 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.19, 802.87 and 206.10 is: 309.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.19 : 802.87 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.19/802.87 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.19x = 802.87 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.19x = 165,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,470.99/535.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.18

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