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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.02, 804.08 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.02, 804.08 and 189.32 is: 283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.02 : 804.08 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.02/804.08 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.02x = 804.08 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.02x = 152,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,224.88/536.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.99

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