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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.15, 807.16 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.15, 807.16 and 191.39 is: 287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.15 : 807.16 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.15/807.16 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.15x = 807.16 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.15x = 154,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,482.35/538.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.06

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