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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.98, 802.53 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.98, 802.53 and 188.40 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.98 : 802.53 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.98/802.53 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.98x = 802.53 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.98x = 151,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,197.93/534.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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