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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.33, 805.95 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.33, 805.95 and 190.71 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.33 : 805.95 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.33/805.95 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.33x = 805.95 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.33x = 153,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,702.72/537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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