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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 801.36 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 801.36 and 192 is: 288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 801.36 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/801.36 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 801.36 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 153,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,861.12/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.13

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