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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.11, 805.81 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.11, 805.81 and 190.53 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.11 : 805.81 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.11/805.81 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.11x = 805.81 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.11x = 153,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,530.98/537.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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