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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.11, 803.88 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.11, 803.88 and 189.41 is: 284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.11 : 803.88 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.11/803.88 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.11x = 803.88 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.11x = 152,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,258.89/536.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.01

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