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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.29, 790.92 and 142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.29, 790.92 and 142.54 is: 213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.29 : 790.92 = 142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.29/790.92 = 142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.29x = 790.92 × 142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.29x = 112,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,737.74/527.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.81

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