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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.05, 789.17 and 201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.05, 789.17 and 201.39 is: 302.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.05 : 789.17 = 201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.05/789.17 = 201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.05x = 789.17 × 201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.05x = 158,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,927.00/526.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.12

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