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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 802.86 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 802.86 and 188.46 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 802.86 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/802.86 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 802.86 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 151,307.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,307.00/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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