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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.78, 804.94 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.78, 804.94 and 190.05 is: 284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.78 : 804.94 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.78/804.94 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.78x = 804.94 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.78x = 152,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,975.35/536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.99

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