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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.62, 791.43 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.62, 791.43 and 142.88 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.62 : 791.43 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.62/791.43 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.62x = 791.43 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.62x = 113,079.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,079.52/527.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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