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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.80, 790.10 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.80, 790.10 and 142.08 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.80 : 790.10 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.80/790.10 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.80x = 790.10 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.80x = 112,257.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,257.41/526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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