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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.39, 806 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.39, 806 and 190.73 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.39 : 806 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.39/806 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.39x = 806 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.39x = 153,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,728.38/537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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