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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.25, 801.59 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.25, 801.59 and 187.62 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.25 : 801.59 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.25/801.59 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.25x = 801.59 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.25x = 150,394.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,394.32/534.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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