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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.78, 827.66 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.78, 827.66 and 140.91 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.78 : 827.66 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.78/827.66 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.78x = 827.66 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.78x = 116,623.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,623.15/551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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