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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.94, 805.26 and 207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.94, 805.26 and 207.81 is: 311.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.94 : 805.26 = 207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.94/805.26 = 207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.94x = 805.26 × 207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.94x = 167,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,341.08/536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.66

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