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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.19, 802.89 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.19, 802.89 and 188.53 is: 282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.19 : 802.89 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.19/802.89 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.19x = 802.89 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.19x = 151,366.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,366.84/535.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.83

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