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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.64, 803.61 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.64, 803.61 and 188.96 is: 283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.64 : 803.61 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.64/803.61 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.64x = 803.61 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.64x = 151,846.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,846.13/535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.49

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