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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.48, 789.69 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.48, 789.69 and 136.48 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.48 : 789.69 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.48/789.69 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.48x = 789.69 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.48x = 107,776.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,776.89/526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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