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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.35, 800.38 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.35, 800.38 and 186.68 is: 280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.35 : 800.38 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.35/800.38 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.35x = 800.38 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.35x = 149,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,414.26/533.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.15

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