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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.93, 803.35 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.93, 803.35 and 188.99 is: 283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.93 : 803.35 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.93/803.35 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.93x = 803.35 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.93x = 151,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,825.12/535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.29

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