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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.04, 807.08 and 191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.04, 807.08 and 191.41 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.04 : 807.08 = 191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.04/807.08 = 191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.04x = 807.08 × 191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.04x = 154,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,483.18/538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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