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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.17, 801.20 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.17, 801.20 and 187.49 is: 281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.17 : 801.20 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.17/801.20 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.17x = 801.20 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.17x = 150,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,212.04/534.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.21

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