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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.63, 805.30 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.63, 805.30 and 194.63 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.63 : 805.30 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.63/805.30 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.63x = 805.30 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.63x = 156,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,731.03/536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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