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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.54, 803.07 and 188.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.54, 803.07 and 188.77 is: 283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.54 : 803.07 = 188.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.54/803.07 = 188.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.54x = 803.07 × 188.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.54x = 151,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,595.52/535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.07

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