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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.10, 805.58 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.10, 805.58 and 190.42 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.10 : 805.58 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.10/805.58 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.10x = 805.58 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.10x = 153,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,398.54/537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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