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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.45, 803.26 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.45, 803.26 and 188.70 is: 283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.45 : 803.26 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.45/803.26 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.45x = 803.26 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.45x = 151,575.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,575.16/535.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.08

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