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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.21, 805.87 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.21, 805.87 and 190.50 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.21 : 805.87 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.21/805.87 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.21x = 805.87 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.21x = 153,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,518.24/537.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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