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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.07, 804.03 and 189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.07, 804.03 and 189.39 is: 284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.07 : 804.03 = 189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.07/804.03 = 189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.07x = 804.03 × 189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.07x = 152,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,275.24/536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.06

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