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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.26, 806.10 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.26, 806.10 and 212.66 is: 319.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.26 : 806.10 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.26/806.10 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.26x = 806.10 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.26x = 171,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,425.23/537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.07

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