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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.52, 803.26 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.52, 803.26 and 193.52 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.52 : 803.26 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.52/803.26 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.52x = 803.26 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.52x = 155,446.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,446.88/535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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