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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.93, 805.32 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.93, 805.32 and 190.24 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.93 : 805.32 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.93/805.32 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.93x = 805.32 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.93x = 153,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,202.06/536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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