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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.52, 785.26 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.52, 785.26 and 133.52 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.52 : 785.26 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.52/785.26 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.52x = 785.26 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.52x = 104,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,847.92/523.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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