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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.84, 788.67 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.84, 788.67 and 141 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.84 : 788.67 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.84/788.67 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.84x = 788.67 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.84x = 111,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,202.47/525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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