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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.70, 803.28 and 188.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.70, 803.28 and 188.98 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.70 : 803.28 = 188.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.70/803.28 = 188.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.70x = 803.28 × 188.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.70x = 151,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,803.85/535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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