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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.86, 806.83 and 191.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.86, 806.83 and 191.38 is: 287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.86 : 806.83 = 191.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.86/806.83 = 191.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.86x = 806.83 × 191.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.86x = 154,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,408.63/537.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.08

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