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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 803.84 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 803.84 and 206.88 is: 310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 803.84 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/803.84 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 803.84 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 166,298.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,298.42/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.26

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