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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.74, 805.17 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.74, 805.17 and 189.99 is: 285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.74 : 805.17 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.74/805.17 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.74x = 805.17 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.74x = 152,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,974.25/536.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.01

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