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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.43, 827.15 and 140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.43, 827.15 and 140.57 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.43 : 827.15 = 140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.43/827.15 = 140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.43x = 827.15 × 140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.43x = 116,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,273.08/551.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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