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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.32, 803.07 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.32, 803.07 and 188.73 is: 283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.32 : 803.07 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.32/803.07 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.32x = 803.07 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.32x = 151,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,563.40/535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.13

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