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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.94, 804.15 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.94, 804.15 and 189.53 is: 284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.94 : 804.15 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.94/804.15 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.94x = 804.15 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.94x = 152,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,411.76/535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.38

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