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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.91, 806.93 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.91, 806.93 and 191.45 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.91 : 806.93 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.91/806.93 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.91x = 806.93 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.91x = 154,486.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,486.75/537.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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