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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 793.73 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 793.73 and 144.38 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 793.73 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/793.73 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 793.73 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 114,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,598.74/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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