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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.47, 801.81 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.47, 801.81 and 187.91 is: 281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.47 : 801.81 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.47/801.81 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.47x = 801.81 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.47x = 150,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,663.17/534.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.89

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