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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.38, 791.06 and 142.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.38, 791.06 and 142.63 is: 213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.38 : 791.06 = 142.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.38/791.06 = 142.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.38x = 791.06 × 142.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.38x = 112,828.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,828.89/527.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.94

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