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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.69, 791.54 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.69, 791.54 and 142.94 is: 214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.69 : 791.54 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.69/791.54 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.69x = 791.54 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.69x = 113,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,142.01/527.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.41

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