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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.91, 808.06 and 192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.91, 808.06 and 192.23 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.91 : 808.06 = 192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.91/808.06 = 192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.91x = 808.06 × 192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.91x = 155,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,333.37/538.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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