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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.48, 809.27 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.48, 809.27 and 193 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.48 : 809.27 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.48/809.27 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.48x = 809.27 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.48x = 156,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,189.11/539.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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