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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 801.20 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 801.20 and 187.40 is: 281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 801.20 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/801.20 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 801.20 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 150,144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,144.88/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.14

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