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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 803.22 and 189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 803.22 and 189.07 is: 283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 803.22 = 189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/803.22 = 189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 803.22 × 189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 151,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,864.81/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.61

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