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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.63, 805.05 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.63, 805.05 and 189.99 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.63 : 805.05 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.63/805.05 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.63x = 805.05 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.63x = 152,951.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,951.45/536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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