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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538, 807 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538, 807 and 196 is: 294

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538 : 807 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538/807 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538x = 807 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538x = 158,172
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,172/538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294

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