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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.84, 787.23 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.84, 787.23 and 140.09 is: 210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.84 : 787.23 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.84/787.23 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.84x = 787.23 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.84x = 110,279.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,279.11/524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.12

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