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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.70, 788.52 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.70, 788.52 and 140.95 is: 211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.70 : 788.52 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.70/788.52 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.70x = 788.52 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.70x = 111,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,137.95/525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.41

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