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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 804.12 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 804.12 and 194 is: 291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 804.12 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/804.12 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 804.12 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 155,999.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,999.28/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.04

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