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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.18, 789.19 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.18, 789.19 and 141.34 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.18 : 789.19 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.18/789.19 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.18x = 789.19 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.18x = 111,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,544.11/526.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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