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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.39, 827.04 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.39, 827.04 and 140.52 is: 210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.39 : 827.04 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.39/827.04 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.39x = 827.04 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.39x = 116,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,218.50/551.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.78

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