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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.06, 805.85 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.06, 805.85 and 190.66 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.06 : 805.85 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.06/805.85 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.06x = 805.85 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.06x = 153,640.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,640.39/537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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