Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.24, 800 and 191.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 533.24, 800 and 191.24 is: 286.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533.24 : 800 = 191.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533.24/800 = 191.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533.24x = 800 × 191.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533.24x = 152,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,992/533.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286.91
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