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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.75, 802.20 and 188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.75, 802.20 and 188.13 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.75 : 802.20 = 188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.75/802.20 = 188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.75x = 802.20 × 188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.75x = 150,917.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,917.89/534.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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