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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.87, 788.22 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.87, 788.22 and 201.15 is: 301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.87 : 788.22 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.87/788.22 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.87x = 788.22 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.87x = 158,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,550.45/525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.50

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