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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 801.45 and 205.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 801.45 and 205.25 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 801.45 = 205.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/801.45 = 205.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 801.45 × 205.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 164,493.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,493.61/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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