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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.89, 797.83 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.89, 797.83 and 141.89 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.89 : 797.83 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.89/797.83 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.89x = 797.83 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.89x = 113,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,199.40/531.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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