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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.02, 805.58 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.02, 805.58 and 190.32 is: 285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.02 : 805.58 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.02/805.58 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.02x = 805.58 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.02x = 153,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,317.99/537.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.50

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