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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.92, 808.56 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.92, 808.56 and 192.33 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 808.56 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/808.56 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 808.56 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 155,510.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,510.34/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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