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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.55, 801.95 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.55, 801.95 and 187.87 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.55 : 801.95 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.55/801.95 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.55x = 801.95 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.55x = 150,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,662.35/534.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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