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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.52, 808.12 and 196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.52, 808.12 and 196.52 is: 294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.52 : 808.12 = 196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.52/808.12 = 196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.52x = 808.12 × 196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.52x = 158,811.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,811.74/538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.90

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