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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.88, 791.82 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.88, 791.82 and 143.13 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.88 : 791.82 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.88/791.82 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.88x = 791.82 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.88x = 113,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,333.20/527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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