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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.56, 803.56 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.56, 803.56 and 188.96 is: 283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.56 : 803.56 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.56/803.56 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.56x = 803.56 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.56x = 151,840.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,840.70/535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.52

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