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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.73, 800.51 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.73, 800.51 and 187.04 is: 280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.73 : 800.51 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.73/800.51 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.73x = 800.51 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.73x = 149,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,723.39/533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.52

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