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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.30, 801.36 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.30, 801.36 and 187.62 is: 281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.30 : 801.36 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.30/801.36 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.30x = 801.36 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.30x = 150,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,351.16/534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.40

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