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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.26, 792.42 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.26, 792.42 and 143.50 is: 215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.26 : 792.42 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.26/792.42 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.26x = 792.42 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.26x = 113,712.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,712.27/528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.26

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