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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.89, 803.84 and 189.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.89, 803.84 and 189.21 is: 283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.89 : 803.84 = 189.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.89/803.84 = 189.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.89x = 803.84 × 189.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.89x = 152,093.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,093.62/535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.82

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