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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.65, 788.49 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.65, 788.49 and 140.90 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.65 : 788.49 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.65/788.49 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.65x = 788.49 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.65x = 111,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,094.30/525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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