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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.09, 807.15 and 191.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.09, 807.15 and 191.47 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.09 : 807.15 = 191.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.09/807.15 = 191.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.09x = 807.15 × 191.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.09x = 154,545.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,545.01/538.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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