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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.83, 803.52 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.83, 803.52 and 189.06 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.83 : 803.52 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.83/803.52 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.83x = 803.52 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.83x = 151,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,913.49/535.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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