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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.98, 800.75 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.98, 800.75 and 187.28 is: 280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.98 : 800.75 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.98/800.75 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.98x = 800.75 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.98x = 149,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,963.93/533.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.84

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