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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.03, 801.16 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.03, 801.16 and 187.35 is: 281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.03 : 801.16 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.03/801.16 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.03x = 801.16 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.03x = 150,093.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,093.85/534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.06

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