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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.03, 787.49 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.03, 787.49 and 140.25 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.03 : 787.49 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.03/787.49 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.03x = 787.49 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.03x = 110,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,444.77/525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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