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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.35, 804.54 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.35, 804.54 and 189.64 is: 284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.35 : 804.54 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.35/804.54 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.35x = 804.54 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.35x = 152,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,568.94/536.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.46

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