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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.56, 785.34 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.56, 785.34 and 133.56 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.56 : 785.34 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.56/785.34 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.56x = 785.34 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.56x = 104,890.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,890.01/523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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