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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.81, 803.59 and 193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.81, 803.59 and 193.81 is: 290.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.81 : 803.59 = 193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.81/803.59 = 193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.81x = 803.59 × 193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.81x = 155,743.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,743.78/535.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.67

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