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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.64, 788.47 and 140.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.64, 788.47 and 140.89 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.64 : 788.47 = 140.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.64/788.47 = 140.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.64x = 788.47 × 140.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.64x = 111,086.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,086.83/525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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