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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.92, 809.38 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.92, 809.38 and 193.17 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.92 : 809.38 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.92/809.38 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.92x = 809.38 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.92x = 156,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,348.18/539.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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