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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.15, 801.21 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.15, 801.21 and 187.47 is: 281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.15 : 801.21 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.15/801.21 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.15x = 801.21 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.15x = 150,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,202.84/534.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.20

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