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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.47, 801.63 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.47, 801.63 and 187.70 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.47 : 801.63 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.47/801.63 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.47x = 801.63 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.47x = 150,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,461.94/534.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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