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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.57, 802.13 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.57, 802.13 and 205.50 is: 308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.57 : 802.13 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.57/802.13 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.57x = 802.13 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.57x = 164,839.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,839.70/534.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.36

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