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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.20, 801.43 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.20, 801.43 and 187.55 is: 281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.20 : 801.43 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.20/801.43 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.20x = 801.43 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.20x = 150,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,303.72/534.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.36

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