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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 793.08 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 793.08 and 143.96 is: 215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 793.08 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/793.08 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 793.08 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 114,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,171.80/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.94

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