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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.35, 801.47 and 187.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.35, 801.47 and 187.85 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.35 : 801.47 = 187.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.35/801.47 = 187.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.35x = 801.47 × 187.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.35x = 150,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,556.14/534.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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