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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.83, 799.13 and 142.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.83, 799.13 and 142.81 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.83 : 799.13 = 142.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.83/799.13 = 142.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.83x = 799.13 × 142.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.83x = 114,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,123.76/532.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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