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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.61, 804.98 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.61, 804.98 and 189.86 is: 284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.61 : 804.98 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.61/804.98 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.61x = 804.98 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.61x = 152,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,835.99/536.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.82

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