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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.54, 808.08 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.54, 808.08 and 192.04 is: 288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.54 : 808.08 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.54/808.08 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.54x = 808.08 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.54x = 155,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,183.68/538.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.16

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