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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.58, 801.92 and 187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.58, 801.92 and 187.81 is: 281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.58 : 801.92 = 187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.58/801.92 = 187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.58x = 801.92 × 187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.58x = 150,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,607.06/534.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.73

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