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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.58, 806.77 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.58, 806.77 and 190.92 is: 286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.58 : 806.77 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.58/806.77 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.58x = 806.77 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.58x = 154,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,029.15/537.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.52

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