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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.78, 787.17 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.78, 787.17 and 140.03 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.78 : 787.17 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.78/787.17 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.78x = 787.17 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.78x = 110,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,227.42/524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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