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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.06, 804.16 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.06, 804.16 and 189.33 is: 284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.06 : 804.16 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.06/804.16 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.06x = 804.16 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.06x = 152,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,247.12/536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.01

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