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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.11, 799.60 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.11, 799.60 and 143.14 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.11 : 799.60 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.11/799.60 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.11x = 799.60 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.11x = 114,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,454.03/533.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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