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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.58, 801.68 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.58, 801.68 and 187.88 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.58 : 801.68 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.58/801.68 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.58x = 801.68 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.58x = 150,614.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,614.69/534.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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