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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.38, 802.56 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.38, 802.56 and 188.52 is: 282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.38 : 802.56 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.38/802.56 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.38x = 802.56 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.38x = 151,296.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,296.31/535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.60

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