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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.87, 805.36 and 190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.87, 805.36 and 190.13 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.87 : 805.36 = 190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.87/805.36 = 190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.87x = 805.36 × 190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.87x = 153,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,124.28/536.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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