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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.19, 805.79 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.19, 805.79 and 190.34 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.19 : 805.79 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.19/805.79 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.19x = 805.79 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.19x = 153,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,371.82/537.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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