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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.62, 787.97 and 201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.62, 787.97 and 201.21 is: 301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.62 : 787.97 = 201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.62/787.97 = 201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.62x = 787.97 × 201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.62x = 158,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,547.95/525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.64

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