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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.68, 800.40 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.68, 800.40 and 187.01 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.68 : 800.40 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.68/800.40 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.68x = 800.40 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.68x = 149,678.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,678.80/533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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