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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.41, 806.48 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.41, 806.48 and 190.74 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.41 : 806.48 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.41/806.48 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.41x = 806.48 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.41x = 153,829.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,829.06/537.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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