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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.79, 827.71 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.79, 827.71 and 140.93 is: 211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.79 : 827.71 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.79/827.71 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.79x = 827.71 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.79x = 116,650.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,650.89/551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.40

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