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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.44, 807.54 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.44, 807.54 and 191.82 is: 287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.44 : 807.54 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.44/807.54 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.44x = 807.54 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.44x = 154,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,902.32/538.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.69

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