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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.69, 791.47 and 142.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.69, 791.47 and 142.91 is: 214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.69 : 791.47 = 142.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.69/791.47 = 142.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.69x = 791.47 × 142.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.69x = 113,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,105.92/527.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.34

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