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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.75, 805.25 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.75, 805.25 and 194.75 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.75 : 805.25 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.75/805.25 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.75x = 805.25 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.75x = 156,821.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,821.46/536.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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