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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.21, 801.26 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.21, 801.26 and 187.56 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.21 : 801.26 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.21/801.26 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.21x = 801.26 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.21x = 150,282.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,282.67/534.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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