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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.03, 805.54 and 190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.03, 805.54 and 190.39 is: 285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.03 : 805.54 = 190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.03/805.54 = 190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.03x = 805.54 × 190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.03x = 153,366.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,366.76/537.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.58

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