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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.40, 807.26 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.40, 807.26 and 191.56 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.40 : 807.26 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.40/807.26 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.40x = 807.26 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.40x = 154,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,638.73/538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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