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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.80, 804.92 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.80, 804.92 and 190.02 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.80 : 804.92 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.80/804.92 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.80x = 804.92 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.80x = 152,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,950.90/536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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