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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.28, 807.43 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.28, 807.43 and 191.61 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.28 : 807.43 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.28/807.43 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.28x = 807.43 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.28x = 154,711.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,711.66/538.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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