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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.56, 804.86 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.56, 804.86 and 185.16 is: 277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.56 : 804.86 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.56/804.86 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.56x = 804.86 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.56x = 149,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,026.95/536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.75

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