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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.57, 797.36 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.57, 797.36 and 141.54 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.57 : 797.36 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.57/797.36 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.57x = 797.36 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.57x = 112,858.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,858.33/531.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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