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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 792.83 and 143.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 792.83 and 143.81 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 792.83 = 143.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/792.83 = 143.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 792.83 × 143.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 114,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,012.92/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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