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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.47, 806.05 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.47, 806.05 and 190.76 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.47 : 806.05 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.47/806.05 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.47x = 806.05 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.47x = 153,758.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,758.07/537.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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