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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.91, 805.43 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.91, 805.43 and 190.45 is: 285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.91 : 805.43 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.91/805.43 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.91x = 805.43 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.91x = 153,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,394.56/536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.70

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