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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.03, 805.56 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.03, 805.56 and 190.36 is: 285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.03 : 805.56 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.03/805.56 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.03x = 805.56 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.03x = 153,346.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,346.40/537.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.55

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