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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.92, 804.03 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.92, 804.03 and 189.30 is: 284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.92 : 804.03 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.92/804.03 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.92x = 804.03 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.92x = 152,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,205.18/535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.01

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