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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.98, 800.80 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.98, 800.80 and 187.22 is: 280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.98 : 800.80 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.98/800.80 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.98x = 800.80 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.98x = 149,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,925.78/533.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.77

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