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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.29, 801.43 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.29, 801.43 and 187.53 is: 281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.29 : 801.43 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.29/801.43 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.29x = 801.43 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.29x = 150,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,291.23/534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.29

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