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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.51, 806.08 and 186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.51, 806.08 and 186.05 is: 279.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.51 : 806.08 = 186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.51/806.08 = 186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.51x = 806.08 × 186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.51x = 149,968.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,968.03/537.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.00

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