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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.65, 803.33 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.65, 803.33 and 184.22 is: 276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.65 : 803.33 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.65/803.33 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.65x = 803.33 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.65x = 147,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,989.45/535.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.28

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