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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.72, 790.08 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.72, 790.08 and 141.96 is: 212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.72 : 790.08 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.72/790.08 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.72x = 790.08 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.72x = 112,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,159.76/526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.94

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