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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.09, 801.12 and 187.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.09, 801.12 and 187.42 is: 281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.09 : 801.12 = 187.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.09/801.12 = 187.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.09x = 801.12 × 187.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.09x = 150,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,145.91/534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.12

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