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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.95, 793.41 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.95, 793.41 and 144.20 is: 216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.95 : 793.41 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.95/793.41 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.95x = 793.41 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.95x = 114,405.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,405.75/528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.29

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