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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.18, 793.78 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.18, 793.78 and 144.43 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.18 : 793.78 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.18/793.78 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.18x = 793.78 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.18x = 114,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,643.30/529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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