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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.83, 804.93 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.83, 804.93 and 185.31 is: 277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.83 : 804.93 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.83/804.93 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.83x = 804.93 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.83x = 149,160.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,160.65/536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.85

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