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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.05, 801.44 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.05, 801.44 and 187.38 is: 281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.05 : 801.44 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.05/801.44 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.05x = 801.44 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.05x = 150,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,175.83/534.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.20

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