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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.14, 792.26 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.14, 792.26 and 138.14 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.14 : 792.26 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.14/792.26 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.14x = 792.26 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.14x = 109,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,442.80/528.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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