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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.20, 786.30 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.20, 786.30 and 134.20 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.20 : 786.30 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.20/786.30 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.20x = 786.30 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.20x = 105,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,521.46/524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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