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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.58, 800.34 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.58, 800.34 and 186.93 is: 280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.58 : 800.34 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.58/800.34 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.58x = 800.34 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.58x = 149,607.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,607.56/533.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.38

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