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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.19, 802.83 and 206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.19, 802.83 and 206.03 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.19 : 802.83 = 206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.19/802.83 = 206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.19x = 802.83 × 206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.19x = 165,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,407.06/535.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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