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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 801.23 and 205.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 801.23 and 205.00 is: 307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 801.23 = 205.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/801.23 = 205.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 801.23 × 205.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 164,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,249.12/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.55

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