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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.46, 803.22 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.46, 803.22 and 183.96 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.46 : 803.22 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.46/803.22 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.46x = 803.22 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.46x = 147,760.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,760.35/535.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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