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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.28, 801.62 and 187.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.28, 801.62 and 187.71 is: 281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.28 : 801.62 = 187.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.28/801.62 = 187.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.28x = 801.62 × 187.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.28x = 150,472.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,472.09/534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.64

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