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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.97, 790.36 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.97, 790.36 and 142.13 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.97 : 790.36 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.97/790.36 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.97x = 790.36 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.97x = 112,329.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,329.56/526.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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