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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.60, 803.10 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.60, 803.10 and 188.82 is: 283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.60 : 803.10 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.60/803.10 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.60x = 803.10 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.60x = 151,641.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,641.34/535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.12

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