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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.45, 803.40 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.45, 803.40 and 189.02 is: 283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.45 : 803.40 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.45/803.40 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.45x = 803.40 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.45x = 151,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,858.67/535.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.61

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