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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.86, 809.62 and 193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.86, 809.62 and 193.10 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.86 : 809.62 = 193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.86/809.62 = 193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.86x = 809.62 × 193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.86x = 156,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,336.72/539.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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