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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.80, 803.42 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.80, 803.42 and 189.02 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.80 : 803.42 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.80/803.42 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.80x = 803.42 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.80x = 151,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,862.45/535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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