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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 803.10 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 803.10 and 188.63 is: 283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 803.10 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/803.10 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 803.10 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 151,488.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,488.75/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.02

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