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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.62, 803.16 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.62, 803.16 and 201.84 is: 302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.62 : 803.16 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.62/803.16 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.62x = 803.16 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.62x = 162,109.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,109.81/535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.66

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