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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.25, 807.44 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.25, 807.44 and 186.82 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.25 : 807.44 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.25/807.44 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.25x = 807.44 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.25x = 150,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,842.99/538.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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