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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.66, 806.61 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.66, 806.61 and 191.19 is: 286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.66 : 806.61 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.66/806.61 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.66x = 806.61 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.66x = 154,215.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,215.77/537.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.83

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