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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 801.62 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 801.62 and 187.68 is: 281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 801.62 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/801.62 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 801.62 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 150,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,451.34/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.54

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