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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.45, 794.18 and 144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.45, 794.18 and 144.70 is: 217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.45 : 794.18 = 144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.45/794.18 = 144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.45x = 794.18 × 144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.45x = 114,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,916.22/529.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.05

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