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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.73, 800.64 and 186.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.73, 800.64 and 186.95 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.73 : 800.64 = 186.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.73/800.64 = 186.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.73x = 800.64 × 186.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.73x = 149,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,676.15/533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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