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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.32, 787.94 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.32, 787.94 and 135.33 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.32 : 787.94 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.32/787.94 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.32x = 787.94 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.32x = 106,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,631.92/525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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