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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.64, 809.31 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.64, 809.31 and 192.93 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.64 : 809.31 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.64/809.31 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.64x = 809.31 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.64x = 156,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,140.18/539.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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