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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.28, 800.12 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.28, 800.12 and 186.71 is: 280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.28 : 800.12 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.28/800.12 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.28x = 800.12 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.28x = 149,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,391.47/533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.14

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