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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.09, 790.54 and 142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.09, 790.54 and 142.25 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.09 : 790.54 = 142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.09/790.54 = 142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.09x = 790.54 × 142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.09x = 112,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,454.32/527.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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