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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.72, 802.04 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.72, 802.04 and 188 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.72 : 802.04 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.72/802.04 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.72x = 802.04 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.72x = 150,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,783.52/534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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