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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.19, 804.13 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.19, 804.13 and 189.46 is: 284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.19 : 804.13 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.19/804.13 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.19x = 804.13 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.19x = 152,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,349.52/536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.13

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