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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.37, 801.64 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.37, 801.64 and 187.65 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.37 : 801.64 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.37/801.64 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.37x = 801.64 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.37x = 150,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,423.39/534.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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