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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.16, 801.28 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.16, 801.28 and 187.48 is: 281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.16 : 801.28 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.16/801.28 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.16x = 801.28 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.16x = 150,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,225.51/534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.24

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