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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.28, 789.36 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.28, 789.36 and 141.56 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.28 : 789.36 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.28/789.36 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.28x = 789.36 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.28x = 111,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,741.80/526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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