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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.89, 791.80 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.89, 791.80 and 143.14 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.89 : 791.80 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.89/791.80 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.89x = 791.80 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.89x = 113,338.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,338.25/527.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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