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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.71, 800.02 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.71, 800.02 and 186.87 is: 280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.71 : 800.02 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.71/800.02 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.71x = 800.02 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.71x = 149,494.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,494.80/533.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.11

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