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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.16, 807.24 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.16, 807.24 and 191.48 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.16 : 807.24 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.16/807.24 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.16x = 807.24 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.16x = 154,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,566.28/538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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