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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.29, 792.42 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.29, 792.42 and 143.54 is: 215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.29 : 792.42 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.29/792.42 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.29x = 792.42 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.29x = 113,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,743.97/528.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.31

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