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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.55, 806.66 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.55, 806.66 and 190.86 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.55 : 806.66 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.55/806.66 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.55x = 806.66 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.55x = 153,959.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,959.13/537.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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