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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.60, 827.39 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.60, 827.39 and 140.73 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.60 : 827.39 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.60/827.39 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.60x = 827.39 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.60x = 116,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,437.89/551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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