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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.24, 806.88 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.24, 806.88 and 196.16 is: 294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.24 : 806.88 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.24/806.88 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.24x = 806.88 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.24x = 158,277.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,277.58/538.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.07

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