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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.56, 804.76 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.56, 804.76 and 189.84 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.56 : 804.76 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.56/804.76 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.56x = 804.76 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.56x = 152,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,775.64/536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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