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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 794.51 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 794.51 and 144.93 is: 217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 794.51 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/794.51 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 794.51 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 115,147.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,147.61/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.39

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