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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.68, 827.57 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.68, 827.57 and 140.82 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.68 : 827.57 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.68/827.57 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.68x = 827.57 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.68x = 116,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,539.52/551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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