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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.15, 805.66 and 190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.15, 805.66 and 190.39 is: 285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.15 : 805.66 = 190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.15/805.66 = 190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.15x = 805.66 × 190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.15x = 153,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,389.70/537.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.56

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