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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.74, 804.90 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.74, 804.90 and 190.06 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.74 : 804.90 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.74/804.90 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.74x = 804.90 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.74x = 152,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,979.29/536.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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