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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.27, 789.41 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.27, 789.41 and 141.52 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.27 : 789.41 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.27/789.41 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.27x = 789.41 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.27x = 111,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,719.28/526.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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