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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.93, 808.41 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.93, 808.41 and 192.32 is: 288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.93 : 808.41 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.93/808.41 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.93x = 808.41 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.93x = 155,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,473.41/538.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.49

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