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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.62, 806.13 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.62, 806.13 and 190.91 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.62 : 806.13 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.62/806.13 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.62x = 806.13 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.62x = 153,894.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,894.25/537.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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