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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.67, 792.96 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.67, 792.96 and 138.70 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.67 : 792.96 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.67/792.96 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.67x = 792.96 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.67x = 109,983.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,983.55/528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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