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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.47, 803.00 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.47, 803.00 and 188.73 is: 283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.47 : 803.00 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.47/803.00 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.47x = 803.00 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.47x = 151,549.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,549.25/535.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.02

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