Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 805 and 194.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 537, 805 and 194.92 is: 292.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
537 : 805 = 194.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
537/805 = 194.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
537x = 805 × 194.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
537x = 156,910.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,910.60/537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292.20
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