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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.56, 809.36 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.56, 809.36 and 193 is: 289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.56 : 809.36 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.56/809.36 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.56x = 809.36 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.56x = 156,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,206.48/539.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.51

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