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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.65, 792.89 and 143.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.65, 792.89 and 143.81 is: 215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.65 : 792.89 = 143.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.65/792.89 = 143.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.65x = 792.89 × 143.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.65x = 114,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,025.51/528.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.69

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