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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.97, 802.36 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.97, 802.36 and 188.26 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.97 : 802.36 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.97/802.36 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.97x = 802.36 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.97x = 151,051.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,051.35/534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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