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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.55, 803.25 and 188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.55, 803.25 and 188.89 is: 283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.55 : 803.25 = 188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.55/803.25 = 188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.55x = 803.25 × 188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.55x = 151,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,727.60/535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.31

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