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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.92, 790.11 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.92, 790.11 and 202.20 is: 303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.92 : 790.11 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.92/790.11 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.92x = 790.11 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.92x = 159,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,760.24/526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.20

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