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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.14, 801.15 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.14, 801.15 and 187.43 is: 281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.14 : 801.15 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.14/801.15 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.14x = 801.15 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.14x = 150,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,159.54/534.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.12

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