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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 790.28 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 790.28 and 142.08 is: 213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 790.28 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/790.28 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 790.28 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 112,282.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,282.98/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.13

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