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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.67, 800.37 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.67, 800.37 and 187.02 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.67 : 800.37 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.67/800.37 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.67x = 800.37 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.67x = 149,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,685.20/533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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