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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.81, 788.68 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.81, 788.68 and 135.80 is: 203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.81 : 788.68 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.81/788.68 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.81x = 788.68 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.81x = 107,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,102.74/525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.69

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