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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.91, 800.95 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.91, 800.95 and 187.23 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.91 : 800.95 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.91/800.95 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.91x = 800.95 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.91x = 149,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,961.87/533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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