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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.80, 790.14 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.80, 790.14 and 142.02 is: 213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.80 : 790.14 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.80/790.14 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.80x = 790.14 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.80x = 112,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,215.68/526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.01

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