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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.58, 806.34 and 190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.58, 806.34 and 190.90 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.58 : 806.34 = 190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.58/806.34 = 190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.58x = 806.34 × 190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.58x = 153,930.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,930.31/537.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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