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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.13, 793.70 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.13, 793.70 and 187.13 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.13 : 793.70 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.13/793.70 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.13x = 793.70 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.13x = 148,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,520.18/529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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