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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.77, 808.08 and 192.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.77, 808.08 and 192.05 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.77 : 808.08 = 192.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.77/808.08 = 192.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.77x = 808.08 × 192.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.77x = 155,191.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,191.76/538.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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