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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.16, 786.27 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.16, 786.27 and 134.17 is: 201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.16 : 786.27 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.16/786.27 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.16x = 786.27 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.16x = 105,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,492.75/524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.26

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