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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.77, 791.67 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.77, 791.67 and 143.02 is: 214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.77 : 791.67 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.77/791.67 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.77x = 791.67 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.77x = 113,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,224.64/527.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.53

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