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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.20, 789.27 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.20, 789.27 and 141.45 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.20 : 789.27 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.20/789.27 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.20x = 789.27 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.20x = 111,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,638.30/526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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