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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.93, 809.33 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.93, 809.33 and 192.98 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.93 : 809.33 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.93/809.33 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.93x = 809.33 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.93x = 156,185.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,185.56/539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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