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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.85, 787.25 and 134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.85, 787.25 and 134.83 is: 202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.85 : 787.25 = 134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.85/787.25 = 134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.85x = 787.25 × 134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.85x = 106,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,145.25/524.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.24

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