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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.67, 793.01 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.67, 793.01 and 143.92 is: 215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.67 : 793.01 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.67/793.01 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.67x = 793.01 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.67x = 114,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,129.28/528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.88

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