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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.64, 806.31 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.64, 806.31 and 190.93 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.64 : 806.31 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.64/806.31 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.64x = 806.31 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.64x = 153,948.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,948.77/537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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