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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 804.39 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 804.39 and 189.76 is: 284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 804.39 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/804.39 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 804.39 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 152,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,641.05/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.66

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