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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.99, 797.96 and 141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.99, 797.96 and 141.99 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.99 : 797.96 = 141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.99/797.96 = 141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.99x = 797.96 × 141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.99x = 113,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,301.63/531.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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