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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.21, 807.37 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.21, 807.37 and 191.57 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.21 : 807.37 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.21/807.37 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.21x = 807.37 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.21x = 154,666.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,666.91/538.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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