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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.46, 786.67 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.46, 786.67 and 134.47 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.46 : 786.67 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.46/786.67 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.46x = 786.67 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.46x = 105,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,782.84/524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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