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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.11, 804.31 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.11, 804.31 and 189.53 is: 284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.11 : 804.31 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.11/804.31 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.11x = 804.31 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.11x = 152,440.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,440.87/536.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.35

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