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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.93, 788.91 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.93, 788.91 and 141.18 is: 211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.93 : 788.91 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.93/788.91 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.93x = 788.91 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.93x = 111,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,378.31/525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.77

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