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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.32, 801.82 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.32, 801.82 and 192.32 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.32 : 801.82 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.32/801.82 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.32x = 801.82 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.32x = 154,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,206.02/534.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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