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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.61, 804.42 and 189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.61, 804.42 and 189.71 is: 284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.61 : 804.42 = 189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.61/804.42 = 189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.61x = 804.42 × 189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.61x = 152,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,602.50/536.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.38

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