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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.48, 801.79 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.48, 801.79 and 187.84 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.48 : 801.79 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.48/801.79 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.48x = 801.79 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.48x = 150,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,608.23/534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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