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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.91, 802.40 and 188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.91, 802.40 and 188.23 is: 282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.91 : 802.40 = 188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.91/802.40 = 188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.91x = 802.40 × 188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.91x = 151,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,035.75/534.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.36

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