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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.85, 793.29 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.85, 793.29 and 144.10 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.85 : 793.29 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.85/793.29 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.85x = 793.29 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.85x = 114,313.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,313.09/528.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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