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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.82, 787.23 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.82, 787.23 and 140.07 is: 210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.82 : 787.23 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.82/787.23 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.82x = 787.23 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.82x = 110,267.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,267.31/524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.11

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