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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.43, 803.22 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.43, 803.22 and 188.74 is: 283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.43 : 803.22 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.43/803.22 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.43x = 803.22 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.43x = 151,600.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,600.04/535.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.14

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