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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.79, 805.20 and 190.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.79, 805.20 and 190.11 is: 285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.79 : 805.20 = 190.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.79/805.20 = 190.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.79x = 805.20 × 190.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.79x = 153,076.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,076.57/536.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.17

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