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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.24, 802.86 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.24, 802.86 and 193 is: 289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.24 : 802.86 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.24/802.86 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.24x = 802.86 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.24x = 154,951.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,951.98/535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.50

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