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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.38, 803.18 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.38, 803.18 and 188.74 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.38 : 803.18 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.38/803.18 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.38x = 803.18 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.38x = 151,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,592.19/535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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