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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.97, 805.24 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.97, 805.24 and 190.23 is: 285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.97 : 805.24 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.97/805.24 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.97x = 805.24 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.97x = 153,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,180.81/536.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.27

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