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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.50, 794.61 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.50, 794.61 and 187.50 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.50 : 794.61 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.50/794.61 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.50x = 794.61 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.50x = 148,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,989.38/529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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