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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.33, 801.45 and 187.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.33, 801.45 and 187.71 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.33 : 801.45 = 187.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.33/801.45 = 187.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.33x = 801.45 × 187.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.33x = 150,440.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,440.18/534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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