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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.28, 789.46 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.28, 789.46 and 136.33 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.28 : 789.46 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.28/789.46 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.28x = 789.46 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.28x = 107,624.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,624.77/526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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