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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.98, 806.76 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.98, 806.76 and 191.25 is: 286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.98 : 806.76 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.98/806.76 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.98x = 806.76 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.98x = 154,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,292.85/537.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.80

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