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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.24, 802.38 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.24, 802.38 and 193.16 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.24 : 802.38 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.24/802.38 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.24x = 802.38 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.24x = 154,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,987.72/535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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