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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.82, 805.32 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.82, 805.32 and 190.14 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.82 : 805.32 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.82/805.32 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.82x = 805.32 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.82x = 153,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,123.54/536.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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