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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 803.28 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 803.28 and 188.72 is: 283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 803.28 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/803.28 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 803.28 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 151,595.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,595.00/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.14

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