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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.38, 806.07 and 190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.38, 806.07 and 190.83 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.38 : 806.07 = 190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.38/806.07 = 190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.38x = 806.07 × 190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.38x = 153,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,822.34/537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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