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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.15, 826.72 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.15, 826.72 and 140.28 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.15 : 826.72 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.15/826.72 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.15x = 826.72 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.15x = 115,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,972.28/551.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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