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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.99, 808.50 and 192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.99, 808.50 and 192.46 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.99 : 808.50 = 192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.99/808.50 = 192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.99x = 808.50 × 192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.99x = 155,603.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,603.91/538.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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