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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.69, 805.26 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.69, 805.26 and 190.27 is: 285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.69 : 805.26 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.69/805.26 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.69x = 805.26 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.69x = 153,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,218.54/536.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.49

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