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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.13, 801.55 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.13, 801.55 and 192.13 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.13 : 801.55 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.13/801.55 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.13x = 801.55 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.13x = 154,001.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,001.80/534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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