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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.78, 800.71 and 187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.78, 800.71 and 187.10 is: 280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.78 : 800.71 = 187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.78/800.71 = 187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.78x = 800.71 × 187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.78x = 149,811.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,811.91/533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.66

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