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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.93, 790.41 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.93, 790.41 and 142.18 is: 213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.93 : 790.41 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.93/790.41 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.93x = 790.41 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.93x = 112,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,380.49/526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.27

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