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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.26, 805.86 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.26, 805.86 and 190.46 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.26 : 805.86 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.26/805.86 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.26x = 805.86 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.26x = 153,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,484.10/537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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