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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 803.50 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 803.50 and 193.92 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 803.50 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/803.50 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 803.50 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 155,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,814.72/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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