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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.46, 804.57 and 189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.46, 804.57 and 189.78 is: 284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.46 : 804.57 = 189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.46/804.57 = 189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.46x = 804.57 × 189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.46x = 152,687.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,687.57/536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.62

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