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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.60, 805.25 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.60, 805.25 and 189.93 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.60 : 805.25 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.60/805.25 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.60x = 805.25 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.60x = 152,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,940.36/536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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