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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.21, 789.33 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.21, 789.33 and 141.46 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.21 : 789.33 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.21/789.33 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.21x = 789.33 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.21x = 111,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,658.62/526.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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