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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.74, 800.13 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.74, 800.13 and 191.66 is: 287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.74 : 800.13 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.74/800.13 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.74x = 800.13 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.74x = 153,352.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,352.92/533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.32

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