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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.20, 802.93 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.20, 802.93 and 188.55 is: 282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.20 : 802.93 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.20/802.93 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.20x = 802.93 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.20x = 151,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,392.45/535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.87

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