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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 801.29 and 187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 801.29 and 187.63 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 801.29 = 187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/801.29 = 187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 801.29 × 187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 150,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,343.10/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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