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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525, 787.50 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525, 787.50 and 140.26 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525 : 787.50 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525/787.50 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525x = 787.50 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525x = 110,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,454.75/525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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