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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.13, 800.05 and 191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.13, 800.05 and 191.13 is: 286.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.13 : 800.05 = 191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.13/800.05 = 191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.13x = 800.05 × 191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.13x = 152,913.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,913.56/533.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.82

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