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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.08, 805.64 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.08, 805.64 and 190.40 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.08 : 805.64 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.08/805.64 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.08x = 805.64 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.08x = 153,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,393.86/537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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