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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.30, 805.88 and 190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.30, 805.88 and 190.61 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.30 : 805.88 = 190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.30/805.88 = 190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.30x = 805.88 × 190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.30x = 153,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,605.99/537.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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