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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.67, 809.61 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.67, 809.61 and 188.31 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.67 : 809.61 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.67/809.61 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.67x = 809.61 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.67x = 152,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,457.66/539.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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