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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.38, 789.57 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.38, 789.57 and 136.38 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.38 : 789.57 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.38/789.57 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.38x = 789.57 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.38x = 107,681.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,681.56/526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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