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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.45, 791.10 and 137.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.45, 791.10 and 137.47 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.45 : 791.10 = 137.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.45/791.10 = 137.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.45x = 791.10 × 137.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.45x = 108,751.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,751.83/527.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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