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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.57, 800.56 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.57, 800.56 and 186.94 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.57 : 800.56 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.57/800.56 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.57x = 800.56 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.57x = 149,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,656.69/533.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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