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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.81, 805.26 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.81, 805.26 and 190.19 is: 285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.81 : 805.26 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.81/805.26 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.81x = 805.26 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.81x = 153,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,148.37/536.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.30

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